[Therapy of migraine with special reference to ergot alkaloids].

Abstract

In the first part some general remarks concerning the treatment of migraine attacks are presented. Subsequently the role of hydrated scale alkaloids is discussed considering the pathophysiological basis, the treatment of acute migraine attacks as well as the long term application. Finally contraindication and side-effects are discussed.

• Authors: M Mumenthaler-Dejung
• Journal: Wiener medizinische Wochenschrift (1946) (Wien Med Wochenschr) Vol. 144 Issue 5-6 Pg. 108-9 ( 1994) ISSN: 0043-5341 [Print] Austria
• Vernacular Title: Therapie der Migräne mit besonderer Berücksichtigung der Mutterkornalkaloide.
• PMID: 8053214 (Publication Type: English Abstract, Journal Article, Review)

Chemical References

• Ergot Alkaloids

Topics

• Drug Therapy, Combination
• Ergot Alkaloids (adverse effects, therapeutic use)
• Humans
• Migraine Disorders (drug therapy, etiology)